As the fourth quarter begins, Brees fumbles and the Saints look like they could be in trouble. They'll have to rely on their defense, and that has been an adventure, to say the least, thus far in '07.

Saints fans everywhere should be hoping for a turnover right about now.

Another third down, another big play given up on defense. This is not the way to win football games in the NFL. Or at any level for that matter.

Did I mention Vince Young is good? He made the Saints defense look absolutely silly on the drive, and the Titans methodically dismantle New Orleans for a comfortable lead. Titans 24, Saints 14.

That interception will just about do it. I can't imagine a worse ending for the Saints, or a better finish for the Titans. Blech.

Correction, THAT interception will just about do it. The Titans score again the Saints look inept. The only thing left to wonder is how long it will take the Saints fans to start wearing bags over their heads again. Given this performance, it won't take long. Titans 31, Saints 14.

All 20 of the Titans fans here are cheering, the press row is empty and the stadium looks like my wallet -- empty. But the Saints fans will fill it back up again. Too bad it isn't quite so easy to fill my wallet.

I'm beginning to understand what Saints fans have been telling me when they say they are gluttons for punishment.